A contemporary analysis of survival for resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Survival after a resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) appears to be improving. Yet, in spite of advancements, prognosis remains disappointing. This study analyses a contemporary experience and identifies features associated with survival.Kaplan-Meier analysis was conducted for 424 PDAC resections performed at two institutions (2001-2011). Multivariate analysis was performed to elicit characteristics independently associated with...